Two fire brigade helicopters collided mid-air in Greece while battling fierce wildfires around the Gulf of Corinth. One crew was found safe, the other's fate unclear. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds, led to evacuations and the arrest of a man on arson suspicion, with a meteorologist predicting a 'megafire' classification.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as UK Chancellor, an unexpected choice seen as a safe pair of hands to unite the Labour Party and manage the economy. Healey faces the challenge of funding Burnham's policy promises, including higher defence spending and public control of utilities, without raising key taxes or breaching borrowing rules.
A Boeing 737 cargo plane en route from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control over the Arabian Sea near Ormara, Pakistan. The aircraft, operated by K2 Airways, reported a technical problem and showed a rapid, abnormal descent on radar before communication was lost. Search and rescue operations are underway for the five crew members.
A Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five crew members lost contact with air traffic control in Pakistan on Tuesday night after reporting a technical issue en route from Sharjah to Karachi. Search and rescue operations are underway.
Isro successfully completed the first ground test of a solid motor for the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE), designed to support the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. The test validated the motor's performance for lofting the Gaganyaan crew module for parachute tests.
ISRO successfully conducted a static test of the solid motor for its new Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) on July 3. SOLVE will support the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program by testing parachute systems for the Crew Module.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. No damage or injuries were reported, and the yacht continued its journey. The incident is under investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence.
A Russian frigate reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with no reported injuries or damage to the yacht.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with initial indications suggesting a potential flight-control issue.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday, with eight people believed dead. The cause is under investigation, and the military has not confirmed if the aircraft was armed.
A tanker was attacked with a grenade launcher by armed individuals in a skiff off the coast of Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center (UKMTO). The incident occurred 111 nautical miles southeast of Aden. Authorities are investigating, and vessels are advised to proceed with caution.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) is calling for urgent action after a 35-year-old officer died on a vessel off Oman. His body has been onboard for over two days without proper refrigeration, leading to a health risk for the crew.
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney from Colombo was forced to turn back on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames from an engine. The aircraft landed safely back in Colombo.
US military operations in the eastern Pacific, aimed at combating drug trafficking, are under scrutiny following allegations of attacks on Ecuadorian fishing vessels. Survivors recount being targeted by drones and patrol boats, leading to injuries, disappearances, and detention. US officials deny involvement, but lawmakers are demanding answers.
A US warplane disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman attempting to transport Iranian oil, resulting in three Indian crew members missing. India has lodged a strong protest with the US diplomat in New Delhi.
Nasa administrator Jared Isaacman defended the all-male crew for the latest Artemis mission, rejecting claims of political influence and emphasizing astronaut expertise over diversity. The selection has drawn criticism amid concerns about the agency's commitment to inclusion.
Cody James Maluck, 32, faces felony assault charges after allegedly slapping a Delta flight attendant's rear end on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. The plane diverted to Atlanta, where Maluck was arrested. He admitted to touching the attendant but claimed it was to get her attention.
4 Azerbaijani citizens killed, 4 injured in drone attack on vessels in Sea of Azov
The US has struck and disabled an unladen oil tanker sailing towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Central Command (Centcom). A US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of the Botswana-flagged vessel after its crew ignored warnings.
The US military announced it struck and disabled an unladen oil tanker sailing towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom stated a Hellfire missile was fired into the engine room of the Botswana-flagged vessel after its crew ignored warnings. Footage of the strike was released.
NASA announces several lunar missions, including three Moon Base missions, to prepare for the 2028 crewed Artemis landing, featuring various landers, rovers, and scientific payloads.
The twin-seat Su-57D fifth-generation fighter jet can serve as an airborne command post, directing combat operations and providing a "bird's eye view" for a commanding officer, according to Sergey Bogdan, chief pilot of Sukhoi Design Bureau. This role is crucial for effective operations during major missions, especially with potential radio interference, allowing experienced commanders to make real-time decisions.
Hong Kong celebrated the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The crew, including Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, departed from Jiuquan, Gansu province, heading to the Gobi Desert launch site. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman in space and the first female payload specialist.
